Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$205.3M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$197.5M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$7.9M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $205.3M from Algeria and exported $197.5M to it, across 80 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5B from Algeria and exported $1.6B to it. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Algeria in August 2026 (preliminary) were 32% lower, and exports to Algeria were 149% higher. U.S. goods imports from Algeria of $205.3M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $241.4M.
Algeria's trade profile with the United States is dominated by hydrocarbons — crude oil and liquefied natural gas have historically been the primary exports — though volumes have fluctuated with global energy markets and US domestic production shifts. Beyond energy, Algeria's export base to the US is relatively narrow, limiting diversification opportunities for importers. Trade professionals should be aware that US sanctions and export control frameworks can affect certain transactions involving Algeria.
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Importers and exporters dealing with Algeria should review applicable US export control regulations and any active sanctions or licensing requirements administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Consulting a licensed trade compliance professional is advisable before entering into transactions.
Algeria was once a notable supplier of crude oil and LNG to the US, but the growth of domestic US energy production has reduced reliance on Algerian hydrocarbons. Algeria's share of US import volumes in this category has declined, though it remains an active participant in global energy markets.
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$326.0M
Services Imports
$102.0M
The top U.S. imports from Algeria are Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils, Urea, Including Aqueous Solution and Portland Cement (Excluding White Portland Cement), by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $177.7M | |
| 2 | $19.1M | |
| 3 | $5.0M | |
| 4 | $2.4M | |
| 5 | $368K | |
| 6 | $203K | |
| 7 | $176K | |
| 8 | $108K | |
| 9 | $71K | |
| 10 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $55K |
| $20.1M |
| 4 | $7.6M |
| 5 | $6.9M |
| 6 | $6.2M |
| 7 | $5.8M |
| 8 | $5.4M |
| 9 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts | $5.2M |
| 10 | $4.4M |